Rockin

9-22-11


Good morning, world!

I feel great this morning. I had my diabetes class last night. What is it about tiny, old, professor types that make me all tingly? This little man was awesome. I was the first one in class, with another lady coming in not long after me. She was truly scared about her pre-diabetes diagnosis. She asked me about my treatment and how often I test my blood sugar levels. She had a monitor, but had not used it. She didn’t know what to make of it all. I was so very sad for her. I stopped just short of giving her a hug. I told her that I look at diabetes not as a curse, but as a cure. It has kicked me in the ass to take care of myself in a way I should have been doing all along. I also told her of my successes. She seemed impressed and much calmer after this information. I was in the midst of this tale when my little dietician instructor had come in.

He was clearly listening to what I was saying, and I noted this and started talking to both of them. He told me he loved my enthusiasm and attitude about diabetes and said he was super glad to have someone like me in his class. It was great because it allowed me to ask some questions about things like supplements my dad had told me about and just general information that had been difficult to decipher on the net. He was awesome.

The class itself was interesting. Lots of great information concerning food and how to manage my blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol. I have a trip to Trader Joe’s in my future since I want to look for several of the items I wrote down. I also need to go to Ralphs and see if I can find the equivalent. I will now be a label reader.

My blood sugar was amazing yesterday. I had forgotten to take my Metformin at lunch, yet my blood sugar went down all on its own. Of course, I could still just have the stuff in my system, but still, I thought this was a good sign. If I keep up my weight loss and food management, I am hoping my next endocrinologist appointment will at the least reduce my pills down to twice a day. I lost another couple pounds. Not as much as I would like, but 2 to 3 pounds a week is still quite good, and healthy.

I get to do some serious walking tonight with Dax, so this is happy making. I really love the exercise portion of this new me. I wish I had a little more time, but I know that once I get into the groove of the boys’ school, soccer and one more week of diabetes education, I will get it under control. I also really want to get a bicycle. I have been shopping around at Target and Walmart and have seen a few cool beach cruisers that I like. Ken keeps teasing me because I don’t want anything with hand brakes, but really, I think it in our best interest that I am happy with the brakes of my choice.

Nymphadora Tonks has been adapting in leaps and bounds to our crazy household. She has been out every morning to say hello to me as I get ready for work, and even in the afternoon when I got home. She clearly is leery of Miss Luna, but do you blame her? Luna can be a bit wild for a timid kitten. Although, I don’t think she is as timid as she seems. She even batted playfully at IO this morning, which shows that she is becoming braver. I am quite smitten with her and am happy she has figured out that our household isn’t evil. She especially enjoys the television show staring Ratticus and Remy. If she could get closer to the screen (read-cage), she would do so, but I think she is still unsure of what to do with the hosts who chatter at her from above.

The boys have both hit a milestone with school. Neither one cried or even complained about going through the school gate on their own yesterday, which means Ken has less headache with drop off now. Dax has also decided that school is awesome and he is anxious to leave in the mornings. This is what I expected in the beginning, but I suppose there is a comfort curve he had to get through.

Bobby has been doing his homework so much better than last year. It is truly amazing. His writing has vastly improved and even his wit and thinking has become more apparent. He sounds words out, he considers all of the questions on the worksheets and truly seems to be an active participant in the leaning process rather than just doing what is asked of him. It is a fun time.

Dax’s homework is still in the minimal stage, so I have added addition work to his afternoon sessions. Since Miss Lira gave us the prior years’ early reading books, I have let Dax pick out 3 to 5 a day for him to practice reading. He does an amazing job, and if anything he never complains about reading the books, he gets upset when I tell him he has done enough. Yay!

The shelter dubbed the pup we rescued a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Mix. I would say this makes sense in regards to size, but she was clearly mixed with some kind of retriever. She doesn’t come available until Monday afternoon, and I would not be surprised that before we even get down there, she will be snatched up by the rescue groups.

I just tried some Splenda. Not horrid. I have always been one of those people that refused to use artificial sweetners. Now that I should do so, I have to change my tune. It wasn’t gross. It tasted like sugar. I used a smidge in my green tea this morning. I think if I can embrace things like this, I will be more able to enjoy a lot of things I used to enjoy.

I added carbs to my breakfast this morning. Normally I have just enjoyed some baked chicken chunks. This morning I added a tortilla, a suggestion from my instructor. It was good, but I still wonder if I need to do that. He pointed out everyone is different, so we should go with what works for us.

I also noted that one of my salads is pretty much the entire veggie requirements in a day. Awesome! I still will eventually add a salad or veggies to dinner, but I know for now, I don’t think it is something I can do with every dinner.

Turns out if you need to clean out your fridge of leftovers, have the kids eat it. LOL! I served up multiple items for the boys, which provided lots of variety. I was lucky since it apparently was an eating day, so they wolfed it all down, and even asked for more. Yay room in the fridge. It will come in handy since I have had the crock pot going since yesterday afternoon with some pork for tonight. Yum!

Tomorrow looks to be busy at work. I am once again covering for this chick that does new accounts. Not thrilled about it, but whatcha gonna do, right? Run screaming or show them how fucking awesome you are? I go with option two, peeps!